W4 Late 1800's Immigration Flashcard

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What was the primary purpose of Ellis Island during the late 1800s and early 1900s?

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It served as the main immigration station for the United States.

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Which group of people were known for their opposition to immigrants in the late 1800s, favoring those of native birth?

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Nativists

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Angel Island served as an immigration station for primarily which group of immigrants?

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Asian

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During the Gilded Age, the economy of the United States was characterized by: Stagnation and decline, Rapid industrial growth and expansion, Decrease in urbanization, Decline in manufacturing

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Rapid industrial growth and expansion

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What was one major impact of the organized labor movement in the late 1800s? Options: Decrease in immigration, Increase in child labor, Improvement in working conditions and wages, Expansion of agricultural jobs

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Improvement in working conditions and wages

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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Which of the following best describes the philanthropy of industrialists during the Gilded Age?
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They primarily donated to political campaigns.
They focused on overseas investments.
They established libraries, schools, and universities.
They invested in the development of rural areas.

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They established libraries, schools, and universities.

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What was a common reason immigrants came to the United States in the late 1800s?

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Seeking better economic opportunities

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How did nativists view the new immigrants arriving in the United States during the late 1800s?

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As a threat to American jobs and culture

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What was the main difference between Angel Island and Ellis Island in terms of immigrant processing?

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Ellis Island was primarily for European immigrants, while Angel Island was for Asian immigrants.

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Which of the following was a significant effect of the Gilded Age on American society?
Decreased wealth among the upper class,
Increased economic equality,
Growth of the middle class,
Widening gap between the rich and the poor

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Widening gap between the rich and the poor

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